Florida licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Florida Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Florida: LPN, RN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN; renewal uses Registered Nurse Renewal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN is the reviewed public verification route for Florida. The destination is hosted on www.nursys.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Florida, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates The named renewal route is Registered Nurse Renewal. The current fee summary is Active-to-active before expiration: $75..
CE or competence
The reviewed Florida continuing-education or competence rule is: The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses. The record-retention or audit note is: CE is reported to the Department through the state tracking system; do not mail certificates unless specifically requested..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Florida Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Florida Department of Health Verify a License |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates |
| Renewal deadline | Renew by the expiration date shown for the nurse’s assigned group. |
| Continuing competence | The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses. |
| Fees | Active-to-active before expiration: $75. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | 850-488-0595 |
| Physical location | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252 |
| Mailing address | 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252 |
| Primary official domains | floridasnursing.gov |
How to verify a Florida nursing license
Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN is the reviewed public verification route for Florida. The destination is hosted on www.nursys.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Registered Nurse Renewal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Florida credential type | Confirm the exact credential among LPN, RN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Florida, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Florida Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Florida, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates. Renew by the expiration date shown for the nurse’s assigned group. | For Florida, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Florida is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Florida or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Florida, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Department of Health Verify a License or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Florida verification date. | For Florida, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Florida nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: MQA Online Services.
- Check the RN renewal page for your expiration group.
- Make sure CE is reported through the state tracking system.
- Complete electronic fingerprinting or other assigned requirements when applicable.
- Submit the renewal through MQA Online Services and pay the current fee.
- Verify the updated status in the public database.
Renewal cautions
- The renewal option may appear in the account no later than 90 days before expiration.
- Delinquent and reactivation fees are higher.
- Some CE exemptions do not remove the human trafficking course requirement.
Continuing education or continuing competence
The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses.
- 16 general hours.
- 2 hours prevention of medical errors.
- 2 hours Florida laws and rules.
- 2 hours recognizing impairment every other renewal.
- 2 hours human trafficking each biennium.
- Domestic violence and HIV/AIDS apply on their stated schedules.
Records and audits: CE is reported to the Department through the state tracking system; do not mail certificates unless specifically requested.
Florida license by endorsement
The reviewed Florida credential set is LPN, RN, APRN, CNA. Use Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN for the public record and Registered Nurse Renewal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is www.nursys.com, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Florida is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates and the authority model is Board within Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN active-to-active renewal before expiration | RN | $75 | Timely active renewal Official source ↗ |
| RN inactive-to-active before expiration | RN | $130 | Reactivation at renewal Official source ↗ |
| RN active-to-active after expiration | RN | $130 | Delinquent renewal Official source ↗ |
| Retired status | RN | $55 | One-time retired-status option Official source ↗ |
Florida Board of Nursing contact and location
850-488-0595
850-245-4125
Confirm MQA and board-office hours before calling.
3 reviewed official destinations for Florida
Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN ↗
Florida directs RN and LPN license verification through Nursys.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Registered Nurse Renewal ↗
RN requirements, process, fees and CE
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Florida Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Florida?
Florida Board of Nursing. Florida’s Board of Nursing operates within the Department of Health’s Medical Quality Assurance system. Public verification, application status and MQA account services are separate routes.
What is the reviewed Florida license lookup?
Florida Department of Health Verify a License. Nursys Verification for Florida RN/LPN is the reviewed public verification route for Florida. The destination is hosted on www.nursys.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Registered Nurse Renewal.
When is a Florida nursing license renewed?
Biennial, with RN cohorts assigned different expiration dates. Renew by the expiration date shown for the nurse’s assigned group.
What CE or competence applies in Florida?
The standard RN framework totals 24 hours per biennium, with required subject areas and additional periodic courses.
What fee information is published for Florida?
Active-to-active before expiration: $75.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Florida?
Florida Board of Nursing publishes 850-488-0595 and 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252.